Blue Colt MilSpec
- Thread starter cratz2
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It's a very nice gun. I've been impressed with the 6 or so newest Colts I've handled. Much nicer finish than before. Also, compared to the Springfield MilSpec, there's a lot to like about this gun. For one, the finish is georgous - brushed flats and lightly blasted rounds. The grips are about a $40 option but I happened to get these for free when I pointed out that one of the grips was nicked a bit. The fit of the gun overall is the best I've seen from Colt in quite a while. I'm not big into the tighter is better mentality but the initial impression of a fairly tight gun that cycles smoothly is one of quality and this is such a gun. The front sight also fills up more of the rear notch which should aid in slow timed fire. I tend to like such sights.
I may look into getting a matching Commander. All my 1911s are full size guns and I think it's now time to branch out.
Lastly, I bought this gun to have built into a custom gun at some point. For now, I'll probably just switch out the trigger and be happy. I just hate how Colt always puts triggers that are about two feet long in their basic guns.
I may look into getting a matching Commander. All my 1911s are full size guns and I think it's now time to branch out.
Lastly, I bought this gun to have built into a custom gun at some point. For now, I'll probably just switch out the trigger and be happy. I just hate how Colt always puts triggers that are about two feet long in their basic guns.
www.pickagrip.com has several pairs of Ahrends grips in stock. These are the 'Tactical Checkered' type. It offers a nice balance of checkering in front where it is most effective while still showing off the nice wood grain.